Carol Mac
BIO
Carol Mac is a practicing fine artist and graphic designer based in Vancouver BC. Inspired by lived experiences in both Australia and Canada, her work explores identity, personal growth, and the evolving concept of home by merging floral elements and land elements from different environments. She creates a visual dialogue between memory and place, past and present, examining how familiar forms take on new meaning within everyday surroundings. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) from the Queensland College of Art and Design and a Diploma of Graphic Design. Alongside her art practice, she works professionally as a graphic designer.
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Carol MacBorn in 1989, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Based in North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Education2017-2018 Diploma of Graphic Design, Torrens University, Brisbane City, QLD, Australia2006-2009, 2012 Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours), Queensland College of Art and Design, Southbank, QLD, Australia
Selected Group Exhibitions
2026 Anoynmous Exhibition, Cityscape Gallery, North Vancouver, BC.2016 Emerging Artists Show, Redcliffe Regional Art Gallery, Redcliffe, QLD.
2015 Marie Ellis OAM Prize for Drawing, Jugglers Art Space, Fortitude Valley, QLD.
2014 40x40 Art Prize Exhibition, Brunswick Street Gallery, Melbourne, VIC.
2014 Gather. Exhibition, St Ita's Gallery, Dutton Park, QLD.
2012 Fine Arts Honours Spread, White Box Gallery, Queensland College of Art, QLD.
2012 The Studio, 2High Backbone Festival, Powerhouse, New Farm, QLD.
2012 Here and There, Southern Cross University, Lismore and Project Gallery, Queensland College of Art, QLD.
2011 Brisbane Artist Run Initiative Festival Showcase (BEAF), Jugglers Art Space, Fortitude Valley, QLD.
2011 Terrain, Art Factory Gallery, Southbank, QLD.
2011 Unleashed, Redcliffe Regional Art Gallery, Redcliffe, QLD.
2010 A Little Show, White Box Gallery, Queensland College of Art, QLD.
2010 Darling Downs Finest Exhibition, Tosari Galleries, Toowoomba, QLD.
2010 Figured Doubt, Project Gallery, Queensland College of Art, QLD.
2010 Paintings and Objects, Art Factory Gallery, Southbank, QLD.
2010 Marie Ellis Drawing Competition, Jugglers Art Space, Fortitude Valley, QLD.
2009 In With the Out Crowd, Queensland College of Art, QLD.
2009 Asian Specific Collaborative, Project Gallery, Queensland College of Art, QLD.
2009 Youth Arts Showcase and Enterprise Festival, Redcliffe Place, QLD.
Events
2026 Founding Edition, Concrete & Canvas, East Vancouver, BC.2025 Smalls Preview Show, Eastside Atelier Gallery, East Vancouver, BC.
2024-2026 Eastside Culture Crawl, Open Studio, The New Foundry Studio, Vancouver, BC.
Professional Activities2025-2026 Co-Lead Artist, Cartographies of Connect Mural Project, Street Art Opportunity Grant, City of Vancouver, East Vancouver, BC.2025-2026 Curatorial Designer, Farmboy Fine Arts, Vancouver, BC.2013-2014 Public Programs Assistant (Internship) for Churchie National Emerging Art Prize, Prince: Michael Zavros and Ben Quilty: After Afghansistan for Griffith University Art Gallery, QLD.2011 Public Programs Assistant (Internship) for Flying Arts 50th Anniversary Event at Gallery of Modern Art, Fortitude Valley, QLD.2010 Gallery Attendant for Logan Art Gallery, Logan Central, QLD.
Selected Awards
2015 Finalist, Marie Ellis OAM Prize for Drawing, Jugglers Art Space, Fortitude Valley, QLD.
2014 Finalist, 40x40 Art Prize Competition, Brunswick Street Gallery, Melbourne, VIC.
2014 Finalist, Gather Awards, St Ita's Gallery, Dutton Park, QLD.
2011 Finalist, Brisbane Artist Run Initiative Festival (BEAF), Jugglers Art Space, Fortitude Valley, QLD.
2010 Finalist, Marie Ellis Drawing Competition, Jugglers Art Space, Fortitude Valley, QLD.
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BIO
Carol Mac is a practicing fine artist and graphic designer based in Vancouver BC. Inspired by lived experiences in both Australia and Canada, her work explores identity, personal growth, and the evolving concept of home by merging floral elements and land elements from different environments. She creates a visual dialogue between memory and place, past and present, examining how familiar forms take on new meaning within everyday surroundings. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) from the Queensland College of Art and Design and a Diploma of Graphic Design. Alongside her art practice, she works professionally as a graphic designer.
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Carol MacBorn in 1989, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Based in North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Education2017-2018 Diploma of Graphic Design, Torrens University, Brisbane City, QLD, Australia2006-2009, 2012 Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours), Queensland College of Art and Design, Southbank, QLD, Australia
Selected Group Exhibitions
2026 Anoynmous Exhibition, Cityscape Gallery, North Vancouver, BC.2016 Emerging Artists Show, Redcliffe Regional Art Gallery, Redcliffe, QLD.
2015 Marie Ellis OAM Prize for Drawing, Jugglers Art Space, Fortitude Valley, QLD.
2014 40x40 Art Prize Exhibition, Brunswick Street Gallery, Melbourne, VIC.
2014 Gather. Exhibition, St Ita's Gallery, Dutton Park, QLD.
2012 Fine Arts Honours Spread, White Box Gallery, Queensland College of Art, QLD.
2012 The Studio, 2High Backbone Festival, Powerhouse, New Farm, QLD.
2012 Here and There, Southern Cross University, Lismore and Project Gallery, Queensland College of Art, QLD.
2011 Brisbane Artist Run Initiative Festival Showcase (BEAF), Jugglers Art Space, Fortitude Valley, QLD.
2011 Terrain, Art Factory Gallery, Southbank, QLD.
2011 Unleashed, Redcliffe Regional Art Gallery, Redcliffe, QLD.
2010 A Little Show, White Box Gallery, Queensland College of Art, QLD.
2010 Darling Downs Finest Exhibition, Tosari Galleries, Toowoomba, QLD.
2010 Figured Doubt, Project Gallery, Queensland College of Art, QLD.
2010 Paintings and Objects, Art Factory Gallery, Southbank, QLD.
2010 Marie Ellis Drawing Competition, Jugglers Art Space, Fortitude Valley, QLD.
2009 In With the Out Crowd, Queensland College of Art, QLD.
2009 Asian Specific Collaborative, Project Gallery, Queensland College of Art, QLD.
2009 Youth Arts Showcase and Enterprise Festival, Redcliffe Place, QLD.
Events
2026 Founding Edition, Concrete & Canvas, East Vancouver, BC.2025 Smalls Preview Show, Eastside Atelier Gallery, East Vancouver, BC.
2024-2026 Eastside Culture Crawl, Open Studio, The New Foundry Studio, Vancouver, BC.
Professional Activities2025-2026 Co-Lead Artist, Cartographies of Connect Mural Project, Street Art Opportunity Grant, City of Vancouver, East Vancouver, BC.2025-2026 Curatorial Designer, Farmboy Fine Arts, Vancouver, BC.2013-2014 Public Programs Assistant (Internship) for Churchie National Emerging Art Prize, Prince: Michael Zavros and Ben Quilty: After Afghansistan for Griffith University Art Gallery, QLD.2011 Public Programs Assistant (Internship) for Flying Arts 50th Anniversary Event at Gallery of Modern Art, Fortitude Valley, QLD.2010 Gallery Attendant for Logan Art Gallery, Logan Central, QLD.
Selected Awards
2015 Finalist, Marie Ellis OAM Prize for Drawing, Jugglers Art Space, Fortitude Valley, QLD.
2014 Finalist, 40x40 Art Prize Competition, Brunswick Street Gallery, Melbourne, VIC.
2014 Finalist, Gather Awards, St Ita's Gallery, Dutton Park, QLD.
2011 Finalist, Brisbane Artist Run Initiative Festival (BEAF), Jugglers Art Space, Fortitude Valley, QLD.
2010 Finalist, Marie Ellis Drawing Competition, Jugglers Art Space, Fortitude Valley, QLD.
Selected Awards
2015 Finalist, Marie Ellis OAM Prize for Drawing, Jugglers Art Space, Fortitude Valley, QLD.
2014 Finalist, 40x40 Art Prize Competition, Brunswick Street Gallery, Melbourne, VIC.
2014 Finalist, Gather Awards, St Ita's Gallery, Dutton Park, QLD.
2011 Finalist, Brisbane Artist Run Initiative Festival (BEAF), Jugglers Art Space, Fortitude Valley, QLD.
2010 Finalist, Marie Ellis Drawing Competition, Jugglers Art Space, Fortitude Valley, QLD.
Carol Mac
Carol Mac
SERVICES
BIO
Carol Mac is a practicing fine artist and graphic designer based in Vancouver BC. Inspired by lived experiences in both Australia and Canada, her work explores identity, personal growth, and the evolving concept of home by merging floral elements and land elements from different environments. She creates a visual dialogue between memory and place, past and present, examining how familiar forms take on new meaning within everyday surroundings. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) from the Queensland College of Art and Design and a Diploma of Graphic Design. Alongside her art practice, she works professionally as a graphic designer.
CV
Carol MacBorn in 1989, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Based in North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Education2017-2018 Diploma of Graphic Design, Torrens University, Brisbane City, QLD, Australia2006-2009, 2012 Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours), Queensland College of Art and Design, Southbank, QLD, Australia
Selected Group Exhibitions
2026 Anoynmous Exhibition, Cityscape Gallery, North Vancouver, BC.2016 Emerging Artists Show, Redcliffe Regional Art Gallery, Redcliffe, QLD.
2015 Marie Ellis OAM Prize for Drawing, Jugglers Art Space, Fortitude Valley, QLD.
2014 40x40 Art Prize Exhibition, Brunswick Street Gallery, Melbourne, VIC.
2014 Gather. Exhibition, St Ita's Gallery, Dutton Park, QLD.
2012 Fine Arts Honours Spread, White Box Gallery, Queensland College of Art, QLD.
2012 The Studio, 2High Backbone Festival, Powerhouse, New Farm, QLD.
2012 Here and There, Southern Cross University, Lismore and Project Gallery, Queensland College of Art, QLD.
2011 Brisbane Artist Run Initiative Festival Showcase (BEAF), Jugglers Art Space, Fortitude Valley, QLD.
2011 Terrain, Art Factory Gallery, Southbank, QLD.
2011 Unleashed, Redcliffe Regional Art Gallery, Redcliffe, QLD.
2010 A Little Show, White Box Gallery, Queensland College of Art, QLD.
2010 Darling Downs Finest Exhibition, Tosari Galleries, Toowoomba, QLD.
2010 Figured Doubt, Project Gallery, Queensland College of Art, QLD.
2010 Paintings and Objects, Art Factory Gallery, Southbank, QLD.
2010 Marie Ellis Drawing Competition, Jugglers Art Space, Fortitude Valley, QLD.
2009 In With the Out Crowd, Queensland College of Art, QLD.
2009 Asian Specific Collaborative, Project Gallery, Queensland College of Art, QLD.
2009 Youth Arts Showcase and Enterprise Festival, Redcliffe Place, QLD.
Events
2026 Founding Edition, Concrete & Canvas, East Vancouver, BC.2025 Smalls Preview Show, Eastside Atelier Gallery, East Vancouver, BC.
2024-2026 Eastside Culture Crawl, Open Studio, The New Foundry Studio, Vancouver, BC.
Professional Activities2025-2026 Co-Lead Artist, Cartographies of Connect Mural Project, Street Art Opportunity Grant, City of Vancouver, East Vancouver, BC.2025-2026 Curatorial Designer, Farmboy Fine Arts, Vancouver, BC.2013-2014 Public Programs Assistant (Internship) for Churchie National Emerging Art Prize, Prince: Michael Zavros and Ben Quilty: After Afghansistan for Griffith University Art Gallery, QLD.2011 Public Programs Assistant (Internship) for Flying Arts 50th Anniversary Event at Gallery of Modern Art, Fortitude Valley, QLD.2010 Gallery Attendant for Logan Art Gallery, Logan Central, QLD.
Selected Awards
2015 Finalist, Marie Ellis OAM Prize for Drawing, Jugglers Art Space, Fortitude Valley, QLD.
2014 Finalist, 40x40 Art Prize Competition, Brunswick Street Gallery, Melbourne, VIC.
2014 Finalist, Gather Awards, St Ita's Gallery, Dutton Park, QLD.
2011 Finalist, Brisbane Artist Run Initiative Festival (BEAF), Jugglers Art Space, Fortitude Valley, QLD.
2010 Finalist, Marie Ellis Drawing Competition, Jugglers Art Space, Fortitude Valley, QLD.